Argan Oil
Argan oil is produced from the kernels of the Argan Tree. It contains vitamin E, carotenes, and antioxidants and it is extremely rich in essential fatty acids. This prized oil has demonstrated anti-aging characteristics; it can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and improve skin elasticity and overall vitality. Argan Oil is light and easily absorbed and will leave skin soft and supple and moisturized. Argan Oil can also be used to nourish the hair making it shiny and healthy looking.
Avocado Oil
Avocado Oil is cold pressed from the fruit of the avocado (Persea gratissima). This oil contains high levels of vitamins A and E, protein, lecithin and fatty acids, all of which are especially beneficial for those with dry skin or eczema, mature skin and sensitive skin. In hair care products avocado oil can be used to condition and add shine to hair. It can also help protect against the sun’s UV rays.
Apricot Kernel Oil
Apricot Kernel Oil is expressed from the seed of the apricot and is high in Vitamins A and C and minerals. Apricot kernel oil contains skin-softening properties making it especially good for dry skin, skin that has aged prematurely, and for sensitive skin. It is easily absorbed into the skin making it an excellent moisturizing oil for face, hands, and hair.
CARROT MACERATED OIL
Carrot Carrier Oil is very high in both vitamins and minerals. This oil is an infusion of wild macerated carrot in sunflower oil with vitamin E. It’s known to revitalizes, tone and improves skin elasticity giving it a fresh firm appearance. Carrot Macerated Oil is considered to be one of the best oils for skin care, and is suitable for all skin types, especially dry and aging skin. Treats problem skin such as eczema and psoriasis.
Castor Oil
Castor Oil is an emollient oil extracted from the castor bean (technically, a seed as it’s not part of the bean family). It’s rich in fatty acids (90% ricinoleic acid) and acts as humectant in soaps and cosmetics as it draws moisture to itself. Castor oil is analgesic, anti-inflammatory and also a disinfectant. It creates a protective barrier on the skin, moisturizes skin and promotes healing and pain relief and is soothing. It is very helpful for people suffering from psoriasis because it removes the flaky skin and supports the healing process of the new skin.
Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil is prepared from the endosperm of the coconut fruit. The flesh of the coconut is rich in emollient fat and when pressed, yields a white, sweetly-scented, super moisturizing oil that is solid at room temperature but easily melts on the skin. It protects skin from the elements by forming a thin film, which is not absorbed. Coconut oil is useful as an after sun skin oil and is also revitalizing to dry, damaged hair. It can also help protect against the sun’s UV rays.
Evening Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Seed Oil is pressed the seeds of the Evening Primrose plant, Oenothera biennis. The yellow flowers only open in the evening, hence their common name. It contains Omeg-6 and helps with dry skin, itchy skin, rosacea, acne, and atopic dermatitis, and is good for mature skin.
Hemp Seed Oil
Natural oil pressed from the seed of the hemp (cannabis sativa) plant. It contains essential fatty acids including linoleic acid, omega-6, and omega-3. Hemp Seed oil has excellent moisturizing properties and penetrates quickly, (one of the driest natural oils available). It’s beneficial for those who suffer with skin that is dry or damaged skin such as eczema and psoriasis. It can also help protect against the sun’s UV rays.
Jojoba
The word “jojoba” (pronounced ho-HO-ba) refers both to the desert plant and to the extract obtained from its seed. Despite being commonly referred to as “jojoba oil”, jojoba is NOT oil, as it doesn’t contain triglycerides. Jojoba is very similar to the natural oil our skin produces and is rich in vitamin E. It is beneficial for all skin types because it is naturally moisturizing and healing, and promotes a glowing complexion. For use with acne, it is theorized that applying jojoba to the skin can trick the skin into thinking it is producing enough oil, thus balancing oil production. It also makes an excellent scalp treatment. Jojoba is non-comedogenic. It can also help protect against the sun’s UV rays.
Macadamia Nut Oil
This lightweight oil resembles the skin’s sebum, so it great for facial applications for oily combination skin types. It has a non-greasy feeling that penetrates quickly and helps increase hydration and maintain skins moisture barrier. Macadamia oil helps balance the release of natural oils while promoting cell growth.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil
Meadowfoam Oil is pressed from the seeds of Meadowfoam (Limnanthes Alba), a plant which received its name because of its resemblance while in bloom to the white foam blowing on the ocean. It contains over 98% fatty acids with a remarkably high level of oxidation stability, making it one of the most stable triglycerides known. It provides good emolliency without being overly greasy. It is absorbed quickly and leaves a lighter feel than many other oils. This absolutely exquisite oil provides a cornucopia of benefits; absorbs quickly, moisturizes the skin, rejuvenates and adds shine to hair, provides ultra-violet protection (sunscreen applications), and reduces wrinkles and signs of aging.
Olive Oil
Fully ripe, handpicked olives make the best oil, which is produced by crushing the pulp of the fruit and not the seed. It contains protein, minerals and vitamins and has acidic and antioxidant values. Olive oil has superior skin penetrating power and has a great conditioning effect in body care recipes and can be used in almost all applications because of its stable nature.
Palm Oil
Palm oil comes from the meat of the fruit and contains saturated and unsaturated fats. It’s mainly used for its moisturizing properties.
Pumpkin Seed Oil
Manufactured from raw pumpkin seeds. Pumpkin seed oil is one of the most nutritional oils available, and is an excellent source of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, and sterols. It contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which are known to promote energy levels, brain function, and overall health and vitality. It also contains vitamins A and C, Zinc, and other trace minerals and vitamins. It is considered to provide moisturizing properties to dry and damaged skin. It helps with rosacea, eczema, psoriasis, burns, wounds, and scars.
Rosehip Seed Oil
Rosehip seed oil is extracted from the seeds of a native rose plant which grows wild in Chile. It contains high levels of vitamin A which helps to delay the effects of skin aging, assists with cell regeneration, and promotes collagen and elastin levels to increase. This results in firmer, smoother, and more youthful skin with greater elasticity. This unique oil is extremely high in essential fatty acids and vitamin E and has carried much respect amongst professional journals and organizations as being a great agent in the fight against dry, weathered, and dehydrated skin. In particular, it is rich in linoleic and linolenic acids, which are important skin nutrients. It works wonders on scars and is the predominant oil used for treating wrinkles and premature aging. It can also help protect against the sun’s UV rays.
Safflower Oil
Safflower oil is expressed from the seed of the safflower plant. It’s considered to be highly moisturizing with an exceptionally high amount of oleic acids. It contains vitamin E (tocopherols, essential fatty acids, oleic, paImitic, and linoleic). It also contains lecithin and carotenoids. Because it is very soothing, it’s one of the first choices for skin care recipes requiring moisturizing benefits.
Sunflower Oil – Sunflower seeds are expressed to produce this light oil which is high in linoleic acid, vitamins A, B complex, D, and E, as well as calcium, zinc, potassium, iron, and phosphorus. This oil is deeply nourishing and conditioning for the skin and it is highly recommended for dry, weathered, aged, and damaged skin.
SQUALANE
Squalane penetrates the skin quickly and easily to offer moisture, enhanced elasticity and resilience. It boosts the skin’s water-retention, leaving it looking and feeling hydrated, smoother, and softer to the touch without leaving a greasy or sticky residue. For this reason, it can be applied to both the skin and the hair “neat” as a serum, or it can be blended into natural product formulations along with other oils and function as a carrier agent that provides excellent spread.
Olive Squalane helps to minimize the appearance of wrinkles and cracks formed by extreme dryness and damage, making it ideal for use on not only the face but also the cuticles, heels, elbows, and knees. Furthermore, it protects against the harsh effects of the elements, UV radiation, and pollution. Its non-comedogenic quality makes Squalane suitable for all skin types, even oily complexions.